WV98 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV98

WV98, Wyre Forest has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.48 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WV98 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WV98, encompassing approximately 1050 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WV98 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Yellowhammer Court with total crimes: 1
  • Redstart Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Siskin Way with total crimes: 1

WV98 Crime Map

Postcodes in WV98

The postcode district are associated with the WV98, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WV98 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.48400.00%
Other crime14.760.00%
Public order10.95-66.67%
Other theft10.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.57200.00%
Public order32.860.00%
Other theft22.86-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.90-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.38133.33%
Other theft36.670.00%
Burglary12.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.520.00%
Other theft32.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft411.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.8150.00%
Other crime12.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary37.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.86-50.00%
Public order11.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.95-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.48-50.00%
Other theft23.81-33.33%
Shoplifting21.900.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.19300.00%
Public order37.62200.00%
Other theft32.86200.00%
Other crime22.860.00%
Vehicle crime11.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.620.00%
Shoplifting21.90100.00%
Other theft11.90-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38.57200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.95-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.760.00%
Other theft11.90-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-66.67%
Burglary10.950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.810.00%
Other theft32.860.00%
Vehicle crime22.860.00%
Other crime21.900.00%
Shoplifting21.900.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Public order10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV98 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Yellowhammer Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Redstart Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Siskin Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Egret Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fieldfare Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Dotterel Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Garganey Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Humphries Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Old Chester Road South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stokesay Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Frederick Road (Road 1)
    Total1
    Shoplifting1